Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus Cruise, Blue Mosque Small Group Tour

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Language: English

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Duration: 7 hours

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Skip the line

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll marvel at views of Istanbul's skyline during a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait

You'll step back in time as you learn about the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

You'll admire the Blue Mosque's exquisite blue tiles and majestic minarets

There's free time to look for a bargain in the Grand Covered Bazaar

You'll capture pictures from Pierre Loti Hill and take a cable car

What we expect

Kick off your tour with a visit to the magnificent Blue Mosque, famed for its 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles and six graceful minarets. Following this, step into the Hippodrome, formerly the city's bustling social and sporting hub.

Next on your itinerary is Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century wonder constructed by Emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox church. Uncover the building's rich past as it transitioned from church to mosque and eventually into a museum.

Before reaching the Grand Bazaar, make a brief stop at a local shop selling authentic souvenirs and handcrafted goods. Then, hear intriguing insights about the colourful history of...

What's included

✔Guided tour
✔Cruise
✔Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
✔Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✔Tour guide
✔Cable car ticket

What to remember

Not allowed:

Clothes that don't cover arms and legs. Participants are advised to wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Hagia Sophia entrance ticket is not included in the tour price (€25 cash per person)

Know in advance:

If you book the "Tour with pick-up", please note that pick-up times vary by hotel. Please confirm the pick-up details directly with the local operator after booking

Even though you'll skip the ticket lines, the security checks at the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are mandatory and cannot be bypassed

The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays

The morning part of this activity is a walking tour

Remember to bring:

A scarf to cover your head

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Anonymous

October 2025

From United Kingdom

Great introduction to Istanbul. Excellent guide, friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating . Would recommend without hesitation. Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable day.

December 2023

From Italy

Great

Bel tour. Poteva essere eccellente con una guida più empatica e coinvolgente.

September 2023

From the moment we were collected by car from our hotel to the end of the day was a truly great experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable and kept us all interested throughout the day. We got to see some of the major sites in Istanbul from both land and sea with the boat trip included.

June 2023

From Germany

Gute Auswahl der Sehenswürdigkeiten für den 1. Eindruck von Istanbul. Freundliche, kompetente, lustige Resebegleitung. Wir hatten viel Spaß. Danke für den schönen Tag. Dickes Lob an Baki für die Hilfe mit der Istanbulcard.

March 2023

WAS A WONDERFUL TRIP